Formalism gets a bum rap. No style carries intrinsic virtue, but formalism, at its best, is a powerful expression of political crisis, embodying realities too extreme for plain narration. In ...

Tehran’s Revolutionary Court has upheld a one-year prison sentence against Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi who in December had been sentenced in absentia on charges of engaging in propaganda ...

When EW unveiled the first look at Guy Ritchie’s live-action Aladdin remake in December, there was one star that found unexpected viral attention — Hot Jafar. Dutch actor Marwan Kenzari became the ...

Jafar Panahi, the Palme d'or winning director whose film 'It Was Just An Accident' is among the leading contenders for the 2026 Oscars in the international feature category, has called for urgent help ...

While Molly Shannon’s return to Studio 8H as host of Saturday Night Live was all the rage, it was Bowen Yang’s pitch-perfect Jafar from Disney’s Aladdin that really stole the spotlight. On the Weekend ...

Being evil has never looked so good. According to The Wrap, Marwan Kenzari is in talks to play Jafar in the live action Aladdin, and the internet is pretty sure he's too hot to be a villain. Not that ...

Panahi, who just finished a U.S. tour promoting his Palme d'Or winner, has previously served prison time and been under house arrest in his home country. UPDATED, January 2, 2026: Jafar Panahi and his ...

Marwan Kenzari stars in Disney's live-action Aladdin with Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott The first photos from the live-action Aladdin have been released — and the internet can’t stop ...

Just how evil is Jafar, the villainous genie played by 'Lost''s Naveen Andrews in 'Once Upon a Time in Wonderland?' Before this week's episode, I would've placed him somewhere between Lex Luthor and ...

Beyond showcasing Panahi's work prior to "It Was Just an Accident," the Covid-era vignette is a moving reminder to treasure personal freedom. The 20-minute short, which opened the omnibus, captures ...